Communications Specialist

Company: Town of Flower Mound
Location: Flower Mound
Posted on: June 8, 2021

Job Description:

Description

Coordinates various activities for the Communications Department, including information distribution, social media coordination, media relations, publication writing and design, and webpage and cable television content.

Examples of Duties

• Coordinates department activities, to include writing and disseminating press releases and information, conducting media briefings, and assisting with media management at Town Council Meetings.
• Coordinates content and fosters growth for the Town's social media outlets; trains department staff on social media usage.
• Acts as on-call public information officer in responding to after-hours emergencies and media inquiries.
• Assists with writing, photography, design, editing, and dissemination of informational marketing plans, printed publications, Flower Mound Television (FMTV) programming, and digital and social media.
• Assists with website maintenance through the Town's content management system and provides staff training, as needed.
• Conducts special-event promotions including pre- and post-event marketing; photographs, videos, and archives events attended.
• Assists with public information requests in conducting research, compiling data, and responding.
• Manages projects and conducts public programs and community meetings, as needed.
• Attends external community meetings and represents the Town for community projects.
• Establishes and maintains open and professional rapport with Town partners and external agencies.
• Coordinates and exchanges information between Town officials and the Flower Mound business community.
• Assists with the continued development and evolution of the Town's overall communications program.
• Performs general office administration tasks, to include filing, sorting, word processing, and data entry.
• Follows Town and departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field is required; in lieu of required degree, five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a related field may be considered.
• One (1) year of experience in a related field is required.
• Must have a valid Texas Driver's License and driving record must be in compliance with Town policy.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Social media experience is preferred.

Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history). Desired Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Computer proficiency in word processing and graphic layout and design.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, problem solving, and customer service skills.
• Strong focus on presenting information to the public via writing correspondence, informational articles, and program documents.
• Skills in preparing, coordinating, and finalizing informational publications and reports.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, make competent decisions, handle multiple projects, prioritize and organize work assignments, meet deadlines, and work well under pressure and stress.
• Ability to communicate with others effectively while maintaining a professional demeanor.
• Ability to work after-hours, evenings, and weekends, as necessary.

Physical Abilities:

• Ability to see, read, speak clearly and concisely, talk, hear, and write.

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